To assist military veterans in agricultural occupations.
What it does: Rewrites page 999, line 13
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)Rewrites page 999, line 13
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 999, line 13 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: actions with employees of the Department.
Inserted: "(c) Contracts and Cooperative Agreements.--For purposes of carrying out the duties under subsection (b), the Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with the research centers of the Agricultural Research Service, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit organizations for--
Inserted: "(1) the conduct of regional research on the profitability of small farms;
Inserted: "(2) the development of educational materials;
Inserted: "(3) the conduct of workshops, courses, and certified vocational training;
Inserted: "(4) the conduct of mentoring activities; or
Inserted: "(5) the provision of internship opportunities.".
Original wording
On page 999, strike line 13 and insert the following: “actions with employees of the Department.
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As printed
SA 2246. Mr. BLUNT submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3240, to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 999, strike line 13 and insert the following: “actions with employees of the Department.
“(c) Contracts and Cooperative Agreements.--For purposes of carrying out the duties under subsection (b), the Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with the research centers of the Agricultural Research Service, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit organizations for--
“(1) the conduct of regional research on the profitability of small farms;
“(2) the development of educational materials;
“(3) the conduct of workshops, courses, and certified vocational training;
“(4) the conduct of mentoring activities; or
“(5) the provision of internship opportunities.”.
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2246 proposed by Senator Stabenow for Senator Blunt.(consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4351)
June 20, 2012
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2246 proposed by Senator Stabenow for Senator Blunt.(consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4351)
June 20, 2012
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2246 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 20, 2012
Amendment SA 2246 proposed by Senator Stabenow for Senator Blunt. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4351) To assist military veterans in agricultural occupations.
June 20, 2012
Amendment SA 2246 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 20, 2012
Senate amendment submitted
June 11, 2012